American Journal of Sports Science

Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016

  • Talent Development Environment in Nigeria: Athletes’ Perceptions of Barriers, Opportunities and Facilitators

    Adeboye Israel Elumaro, Andronikos Georgios, Martindale Russell, Westbury Tony

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 98-104
    Received: Sep. 20, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 02, 2016
    Published: Oct. 27, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajss.20160406.11
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    Abstract: Environmental factors have been considered as critical to successful talent development in sports. The entire backgrounds of development including the home, school, community and the organizational culture in sport should provide consistent and coherent support for the developing champions if the goal of effective talent development is to be realis... Show More
  • Sports Injuries and Therapeutic Patterns in Professional Footballers

    Moses Monday Omoniyi, Boateng Arthur Kwaku, Osei Francis

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 105-111
    Received: Sep. 22, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 08, 2016
    Published: Nov. 18, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajss.20160406.12
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    Abstract: Athletes attach vital values to full recovery after injury based on the needs for optimal performance. However, limited quantitative studies emphasising playing position, age and circumstance, and therapeutic patterns used for the treatment of injured First Capital Plus Premier League soccer players have been conducted. This study hence describes (... Show More
  • Impact of City Image, Event Fit, and Word-of-Mouth Attempt Through the Host City of an International Sporting Event

    Mohammadhadi Tavakkoli

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 112-119
    Received: Oct. 01, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 10, 2016
    Published: Nov. 18, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajss.20160406.13
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    Abstract: This study develops a structure of host city image, verifies the backgrounds and consequences of host city image, and predicts spectators’ positive word-of-mouth (WOM) attempt through the host city via structural equation modeling. A descriptive methodology was used with the cooperation of the local city government; questionnaires were distributed ... Show More
  • Electromyographic Analysis of Upper Trapezius Muscle and Development of MSD in Collegiate Students Carrying Laptop Bag

    Siddhartha Sen, Ajita D. Singh

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016
    Pages: 120-124
    Received: Aug. 31, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 13, 2016
    Published: Jan. 12, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajss.20160406.14
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    Abstract: Introduction: laptop bag may be a contributing factor for musculoskeletal complaints in schoolchildren. Several studies have reported an association between carrying heavily loaded schoolbags and musculoskeletal pain or discomfort. Methods: 105 collegiate students were conveniently recruited in this study. Electromyography (EMG) signals were record... Show More